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Cheese sandwich vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cheese sandwich and chocolate brownie?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher in phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet chocolate brownie is higher in copper and vitamin A.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 36% more.
  • Cheese sandwich has 3 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate brownie. While cheese sandwich has 0.358mg of vitamin B1, chocolate brownie has only 0.141mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate brownie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.9%
Contains more IronIron +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~53mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +738.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +293.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.839g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~9.412g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich Chocolate brownie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Phosphorus 382mg 132mg 36%
Copper 0.16mg 0.388mg 25%
Selenium 24.3µg 11.5µg 23%
Cholesterol 7mg 73mg 22%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.587mg 22%
Sodium 839mg 343mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.19mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.141mg 18%
Vitamin A 21µg 176µg 17%
Saturated fat 4.129g 7.319g 15%
Calcium 204mg 57mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.982mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.094mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Iron 2.62mg 1.84mg 10%
Folate 64µg 29µg 9%
Protein 9.8g 6.2g 7%
Fats 25g 29.1g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.328mg 6%
Potassium 306mg 176mg 4%
Carbs 58.2g 50.2g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.16µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 9.412g 2%
Calories 497kcal 466kcal 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.97mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 10.839g 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 50.2g N/A
Magnesium 54mg 53mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Cheese sandwich
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.